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The Trek Wahoo 20 Path is aimed at children from 1.14 to 1.32 m who already ride confidently and want to go further. At 8.75 kg in one size according to Trek, it is the lightest of the Wahoo bikes, yet it still has 8 microSHIFT gears and V-brakes. The Marianas Blue colour is a deep, almost navy blue, understated and easy to like.
| Frame | Alpha Silver aluminium, 20 inch |
| Fork | Wahoo 20-inch alloy, V-brake bosses, 5 mm ThruSkew quick release |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT Acolyte 1x8: M5180S derailleur, H083 11-38 cassette, 28T steel chainring with chain guard, KMC Z8 chain, 114 mm alloy cranks |
| Brakes | Alloy linear-pull callipers (V-brake) front and rear |
| Wheels / tyres | 28-hole alloy rims, Formula hubs / Bontrager Connection Comp 20x2.00 in |
| Cockpit | 560 mm Bontrager Approved alloy handlebar, 15 mm rise, 50 mm Bontrager Comp stem, Blendr compatible |
| Saddle / seatpost | Padded kids' saddle with integrated 31.6x230 mm seatpost, Blendr light mount |
| Pedals | Kids' satellite, 9/16 thread |
| Weight | 8.75 kg (one size, Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the child moving on from their first single-speed bike and starting to follow their parents over longer distances: park paths, cycle lanes, quiet country lanes. It also suits families who want a bike light enough for their child to push or put away on their own.
Alpha Silver aluminium, a grown-up frame in a 20-inch format. Trek keeps the Alpha name for its in-house alloys, and Silver is used on its entry-level bikes. On this Wahoo 20 Path, it makes for a stiff, light frame, so much so that the complete bike comes in at just 8.75 kg, the lowest figure in the whole Wahoo range.
| Wahoo 20 Path (this bike) | Wahoo 20 Trail | Precaliber 20 7-speed | |
| Frame | Alpha Silver, geometry inspired by adult bikes | Alpha Silver, same philosophy | Alpha Silver, versatile bike |
| Fork / brakes | Alloy fork, V-brake | Rigid fork, hydraulic discs | 35 mm suspension fork, V-brake |
| Tyres | Connection Comp 2.00 in, slick | Kenda Amrak 2.20 in | Bontrager XR1 2.25 in |
| What it means | The lightest: 8.75 kg | Built for trails: 9.85 kg | More comfortable but 10.90 kg |
In other words: for the same child height, this Path weighs 2.15 kg less than the 7-speed Precaliber 20. On a 20-inch bike, that difference is felt every time they pull away and every time the bike has to be lifted.
An 8-speed drivetrain on a 20-inch bike is a real step forward: the 11-38 cassette combined with the 28-tooth chainring offers a very easy gear for setting off uphill, and taller gears to keep up with mum and dad on the flat. The chain guard keeps grease off trousers and calves.
Weight matters enormously for a child: relative to their own body weight, every kilo of bike counts far more than it does for an adult. The 8.75 kg of this Wahoo makes pulling away, turning round and carrying the bike much easier.
| Model | Wheels / child's height | Gears | Brakes | Weight |
| Precaliber 20 7-speed | 20 in / 1.14 to 1.32 m | 7 | V-brake | 10.90 kg |
| Wahoo 20 Path | 20 in / 1.14 to 1.32 m | 8 | V-brake | 8.75 kg |
| Wahoo 20 Trail | 20 in / 1.14 to 1.32 m | 9 | Hydraulic discs | 9.85 kg |
| Wahoo 24 Path | 24 in / 1.30 to 1.50 m | 8 | V-brake | 9.80 kg |
Our take: for the same child height, the Wahoo 20 Path weighs 2.15 kg less than the 7-speed Precaliber 20 and adds one gear. The Precaliber keeps the advantage of a 35 mm suspension fork; the Wahoo 20 Trail adds disc brakes for 1.10 kg more.
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LVR sizing advice Trek recommends this Wahoo 20 Path for a child measuring 1.14 to 1.32 m. Once seated, your child should be able to touch the ground with their toes and keep their arms slightly bent. The simplest way is still to come and try it with them in our Béziers shop.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| From what height? | Trek recommends it from 1.14 to 1.32 m; come and try it with your child to make sure. |
| Are the gears complicated? | No: a single chainring, so only one shifter to learn, on the right of the handlebar. |
| Can lights be added? | Yes, the stem and saddle accept Trek's Blendr lights. |
| Does the navy blue get dirty quickly? | No, this deep blue hides dust and small marks well. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The lightest Wahoo, ideal for moving up to gears without the bike becoming heavy. Its understated navy blue will appeal to girls and boys alike.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In our Béziers workshop, we set the saddle height and the brake lever reach for small hands, then adjust the bike as your child grows.
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